Legal
New Mexico Sues for Cleanup of Abandoned Wells
New Mexico sues two oil and gas companies for abandoned wells in the state.
Dakota Access Asks for Full Appeals Court Review on Permit
Dakota Access asks for an appeal after the judge ordered a delay in the case.
Ex-Iowa Wastewater Plant Supervisor Sentenced for Tampering
A former wastewater plant supervisor was sentenced for manipulating water sample test results.
Regulators Fined Gas Utility $900K for Pipeline Violations
Regulators in Indiana fined CenterPoint for pipeline violations.
New Mexico Tribes Sue US Over Federal Clean Water Rule
Native Tribes in New Mexico are suing the EPA that lift protections over many streams, creeks and wetlands across the country.
Indiana Utility Fined $1.1M for Pipeline Safety Violations
An Indiana utility was fined for having pipeline safety violations.
Michigan Ex-Governor Loses Challenge to Flint Water Charges
A judge rejected a request to dismiss charges agains a former ex-governor in the Flint water scandal.
Biden EPA to Reconsider Trump Rule on Lead in Drinking Water
The Biden administration is delaying the effective date of the policy intended to prevent lead pollution of drinking water.
Snyder Lawyers Note Possible Conflicts in Flint Water Case
Lawyers for former Gov. Rick Snyder cites possible conflicts about Flint residents serving as jurors in the Flint water case.
Judge Needs More Time for Flint Water Case
A judge overseeing the Flint water case is struggling with how to best handle the case.
Court Upholds Order for Dakota Access Environmental Review
A court order requires an environmental impact review to assess the environmental concerns surrounding The Dakota Access pipeline.
Businessman Pleads Guilty to Illegal Wastewater Dumping
The owner of Rebel High Velocity Sewer Services pleads guilty to illegally dumping more than 3 million gallons of wastewater into the Jackson, Mississippi sewer system.
$600M Will be Borrowed by Michigan for Flint Water Settlement
Michigan will borrow $600M for the settlement with Flint residents over water crisis.
21 State Attorneys General Sue Over New Trump Water Rule
Attorneys general in 20 states and the District of Columbia sued the Trump administration on Tuesday, alleging that new federal rules undermine their ability to protect rivers, lakes and streams within their borders.
Utility Ordered to Pay $53 Million Fine for Fatal Pipeline Blasts
Columbia Gas of Massachusetts has been ordered to pay a $53 million fine a series of pipeline blasts that killed a teenager and damaged dozens of homes in 2018.
PG&E Confesses to Killing 84 People in 2018 California Fire
California gas utility company Pacific Gas & Electric confessed Tuesday to killing 84 people in one of the most devastating wildfires in recent U.S. history
U.S. Supreme Court Sides with Atlantic Coast Pipeline in Appalachian Trail Dispute
The Supreme Court on Monday paved the way for a critical permit for the Atlantic Coast natural gas pipeline to cross under the Appalachian Trail, siding with energy companies and the Trump administration.
Supreme Court Rejects Narrow View of CWA in Maui Wastewater Case
The Supreme Court ruled that a Maui treatment plant's discharge of polluted water into the ground, rather than directly into nearby waterways, does not relieve it of complying with the Clean Water Act.
Water Company Pleads Guilty to Hazardous Waste Violations
A California company that produces Crystal Geyser bottled water pleaded guilty to illegally storing and transporting hazardous waste and agreed to a $5 million fine, federal prosecutors said.
Stricter EPA Lead Rule Could Boost Water Pipe Replacement Demand
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced proposed updates to its lead rule for drinking water that could add demand for pipeline replacement projects throughout the United States.
Weldbend, Boltex Win False-Claims Lawsuit Against Ulma Forja
A jury returned a verdict in favor of Weldbend and Boltex on all counts in a lawsuit by the American carbon steel flange manufacturers against a Spanish company, Ulma Forja – part of the Mondragon Corp. – and its U.S. subsidiary, Ulma Piping.
Trump Administration Drops Obama-Era Water Protection Rule
The Trump administration on Thursday revoked an Obama-era regulation that shielded many U.S. wetlands and streams from pollution but was opposed by developers and farmers who said it hurt economic development and infringed on property rights.
Judge Blocks Obama-Era Water Initiative Pending Revision
A federal judge in Georgia has blocked enactment of the 2015 Waters of the United States rule in Georgia and nine other states that filed suit against the measure while it's under review by the Trump administration.
Georgia-Based Colonial Sues Contractor over Alabama Spill
Georgia-based Colonial Pipeline Co. has sued an Alabama contractor over a spill that threatened gasoline supplies along the East Coast three years ago.
EPA Expected to Limit State Authority over Pipeline Approval Process
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was scheduled to release a proposed rule in August limiting the ability of states to delay or even prevent the building of pipelines, by delaying approval of water quality certifications required under the Clean Water Act.
Markwest Agrees to Payment for Pipeline Installation Issue
A subsidiary of Marathon Petroleum's MPLX midstream partnership agreed with West Virginia regulators to pay $124,030 for environmental violations related to a pipeline installation.
Lawsuit Filed Against Firms in Michigan Sewer Line Collapse
A lawsuit has been filed against three companies in connection with a sewer line collapse north of Detroit that cost $75 million to repair.
Atlantic Coast Pipeline Permit Vacated
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A federal appellate court vacated a key permit granted to the Atlantic Coast Pipeline, saying Tuesday that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service provided no specific limits for the allowable impact on threatened and endangered species. The order’s immediate impact was in dispute. ..
Contractors Sued After Raw Sewage Floods Maine Home
FARMINGTON, Maine (AP) – A Maine man is suing his town and two contractors after he was forced to leave his home when it became flooded with raw sewage. The Kennebec Journal reports Joseph Pinkham is seeking more than $500,000 in damages in his lawsuit filed last month against Farmington, Bruce A. ..
U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Constitution Pipeline over New York Permit
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday dealt another setback to a proposed natural gas pipeline running from Pennsylvania to New York, rejecting Constitution Pipeline Co’s bid to challenge New York state’s refusal to issue a needed water permit for the project. The high court left ..
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- Shrewsbury, Mass., expands sewer inspections and cleaning efforts
- Construction worker killed in trench collapse near Prosperity, S.C.
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- Illinois overhauls Peoples Gas pipeline program, mandates focus on high-risk pipes
- Ameren Illinois to invest $140 million in natural gas pipeline replacement program
- Charlottesville, Va., to begin work on 24-inch water line for Rivanna River crossing
- Mass. governor slams Trump for ‘dangerous delay’ of $50 million in lead pipe replacement funds